en.Wedoany.com Reported - The federal government recently announced an investment plan worth R$130 billion, aiming to modernize Brazil's electricity distribution by 2030.

According to the statement, these funds will be used for the expansion and modernization of infrastructure for distribution companies operating in 13 Brazilian states, and the concessions for 16 electricity distribution companies were renewed under the new rules established by Decree No. 12,068/20.

Expected changes under the new rules include incorporating consumer satisfaction into company performance indicators. The new model also sets targets for restoring power supply after extreme weather events and requires investments in grid digitalization and the operational modernization of distribution companies.

According to the federal government, concessionaires should improve service quality in rural areas, strengthen infrastructure for family farming, and periodically demonstrate the financial capacity to execute the investments stipulated in the contract.

Another key point addressed by the new rules is the issue of utility pole sharing between energy and telecommunications companies, a topic that has sparked discussion within the industry due to challenges related to illegal occupation of the structures.

The government estimates these investments will create 130,000 jobs, while also training at least 30,000 professionals.

In addition to the distribution investments, an update to the decree regulating the "Light for All" program was also signed. The program will expand its scope, benefiting over 233,000 new families, particularly in remote areas of the Legal Amazon region.

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